The American Jeremiad |
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Author:
| Bercovitch, Sacvan |
Series title: | Studies in American Thought and Culture Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-299-28864-8 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2012 |
Publisher: | University of Wisconsin Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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When Sacvan Bercovitch's
The American Jeremiad first appeared in 1978, it was hailed as a landmark study of dissent and cultural formation in America, from the Puritans' writings through the major literary works of the antebellum era. For this long-awaited anniversary edition, Bercovitch has written a deeply thoughtful and challenging new preface that reflects on his classic study of the role of the political sermon, or jeremiad, in America from a contemporary perspective,...
More DescriptionWhen Sacvan Bercovitch's The American Jeremiad first appeared in 1978, it was hailed as a landmark study of dissent and cultural formation in America, from the Puritans' writings through the major literary works of the antebellum era. For this long-awaited anniversary edition, Bercovitch has written a deeply thoughtful and challenging new preface that reflects on his classic study of the role of the political sermon, or jeremiad, in America from a contemporary perspective, while assessing developments in the field of American studies and the culture at large.